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<p>We are unable to confirm the position at a UK level as fisheries protection is
a devolved matter. However, the table below shows the number of days vessels were
operational for the purposes of fisheries enforcement in England, since 2007.</p><p>
</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Days</p></td><td><p>Type</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FY
07/08</p></td><td><p>740</p></td><td><p>24 hrs/day</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FY 08/09</p></td><td><p>753</p></td><td><p>24
hrs/day</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FY 09/10</p></td><td><p>705</p></td><td><p>24 hrs/day</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FY
10/11</p></td><td><p>675</p></td><td><p>24 hrs/day</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FY 11/12</p></td><td><p>659</p></td><td><p>24
hrs/day</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FY 12/13</p></td><td><p>562</p></td><td><p>12 hrs/day</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FY
13/14</p></td><td><p>512.5</p></td><td><p>12 hrs/day</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FY 14/15</p></td><td><p>509</p></td><td><p>9
hrs/day</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FY 15/16</p></td><td><p>419</p></td><td><p>9 hrs/day</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FY
16/17</p></td><td><p>168.7</p></td><td><p>4048.3 total hrs patrol time</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>
</p><p>In April 2016 we changed from an existing agreement for fixed 9 hour days to
a much more flexible hourly agreement for Royal Navy patrol time. This reflects the
move towards a risk based, intelligence led operational model that enables targeted
enforcement interventions in the right place at the right time.</p><p> </p><p>There
has also been a proactive move towards utilising satellite technology in fisheries
enforcement. For example, all vessels over 12 metres in length are fitted with satellite
tracking devices (Vessel Monitoring System) which gives a 24/7 real time picture of
where fishing activity is happening enabling the efficient employment of patrol vessels.
The AIS (Automatic Identification System) is also used in fisheries enforcement to
detect fishing activity, including where fishing vessels are operating. When supplemented
by joint working with other agencies such as Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authorities
(IFCAs), UK Border Force (UKBF) and the Police, this ensures effective and timely
intervention where illegal activity is suspected. Radar sweeps can be used by patrol
vessels to identify potential targets and the AIS (Automatic Identification System)
is also used in fisheries enforcement to detect fishing activity, including where
fishing vessels are operating.</p>
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